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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The first century of British rule resulted in the decay and destruction of the traditional Indian trade and industry. Explain this statement with reference to the following:
Political powers of the Company
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उत्तर
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the company used its political power to destroy the Indian handicraft industry and promote British industries. The Indian weavers were forced to sell their products to the Company at very low prices. To add to their miseries, they were compelled to buy interior raw cotton at high prices from the Company officials who bought it from the Indian farmers at low rates.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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Before the advent of the British, the Indian craftspeople operated at two levels the ________ and the ________ levels.
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Before the advent of the British, the Indian textile industry was the _________ and the __________ in the world.
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__________ introduced the railway system in India in 1853.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Which section of Indians gained from the British commercial policies?
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of Permanent Settlement of Bengal answer the following:
What are its advantages?
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The British domination of India brought many changes in the __________, __________ and _________ life of India.
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The British charged revenue in _________ instead of kind.
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A new class of landholders called _________ came into existence during this time.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The first railway line was built during Lord Dalhousie’s time.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The English took great interest in Indian culture and promoted it.
